Since the devastating attacks by Hamas on October 7, 2023, and the subsequent bombardment by Israel of Gaza, there has been an escalating crisis in the Middle East. With an overflow of news, images, and social media, it is hard to make sense of it all. Middle East in Crisis & Conflict: A Primer seeks to distill the information, insights, and implications you need to navigate ongoing developments. Rahim comprehensively but concisely threads together the current moment and the wider context. Drawing on a background working across many of the countries affected and in different spheres–humanitarian, political, and business–he highlights the main facts, stakeholders, and historical moments in one highly readable volume. The Prime r is certain to be a leading starting point for experts and observers alike for the events of October 7 and the Palestinian–Israeli conflict overall. A series of updates have been published on the official website, Mideastprimer.com, marking one year on from the start of the crisis. "If you are looking for a clear, well-written, and well-calibrated account of the present crisis in the Middle East, its key players, and how we got here, Taufiq Rahim has more than delivered with this primer." - Peter Bergen, author of The Rise and Fall of Osama bin Laden "This is a trenchant and comprehensive analysis of the current crisis in the Middle East, including its broader ramifications. Taufiq Rahim has provided an insightful summary that will be useful to diplomats, journalists, and anyone who wants to understand this many-sided catastrophe." -Robert Worth, Contributing Writer, The Atlantic "An impressively dispassionate summary that will prove very valuable for people trying to familiarize themselves with the situation." - Stephen Walt, Robert and Renee Belfer Professor of International Affairs, Harvard University Taufiq Rahim is a strategist, investor, and writer focused on the intersection of global geopolitics and transformative technology.